Book Review: Fast. Feast. Repeat.

Fast. Feast. Repeat.: The Clean Fast Protocol for Health, Longevity, and Weight Loss--Including the 21-Day Quick Start Guide by Gin Stephens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book provides a comprehensive overview of intermittent fasting, health benefits, testimonials, a quick-start 28-day guide, FAQs, and additional resource recommendations. It is an extension of the author’s first book, Delay Don’t Deny, with the addition of more scientific explanations and citations, anecdotes, and useful advice.

Basics of the plan: FAST Start: F = Fast Clean; A = Adapt; S = Settle in; T = Tweak (p. 116)

The author is a former teacher and does an excellent job of explaining complex concepts. There is a whole chapter dedicated to words of wisdom and inspiration from those that have fasted and what they wish they knew, chapter 25. The Frequently Asked Questions chapter is practical, thorough, and well organized by categories.

While the book cites many studies to back up the claims presented, a lot of the studies are done on mice, not humans. Also, the author is not a doctor—she is upfront about her qualifications—but the reader should keep this in mind. She is a retired elementary teacher; her tone and writing style may sometimes be patronizing.

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Strategies for Healthy Eating While Working from Home

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Long Periods of Sitting Increases Health Risks

A study by Kansas State University reveals that the longer you sit, the higher your risks for chronic diseases. A sample of 63,048 Australian men, aged 45-65, participated in the study. "The prevalence of chronic diseases climbed up as the number of hours the participants spent sat down increased. Those who sat for more than six hours a day were at a particularly high risk of diabetes."

Avoid sitting at all costs. Photo cred: Julia Andreasen

One caveat the researchers pointed out: They were not positive if the amount of sitting caused chronic disease, or if those with chronic diseases were more likely to sit for longer periods.

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256663.php

Kefir and Driving Don't Mix

According to this WTOP article, Russia's top health official is suggesting people choose between drinking kefir (fermented milk beverage with less than one percent alcohol) and driving. Too funny... I love kefir!